The 40 Days of Peace is a non-denominational event scheduled to run concurrently with the DC40 movement being organized, and participated in, by select Christian groups and individuals 10/3/11 – 11/22/11. The 40 Days of Peace counter movement, although predominately pagan at its inception, welcomes people of any (or no) religious affiliation. Please understand, this counter movement is not formulated to attack, or really to even directly address, the creators or participants of DC40. Quite the contrary, rather than focus on the potential negative fallout of the DC40 project we wish to focus on positivity, tolerance and joy. Our purpose is to promote peace, love, acceptance of all faiths, freedom of choice, and liberty for all. This will be done by transmuting any negative energy that may be projected by the DC40 movement, aligning our energies to positive outcomes, and by strengthening the spiritual sovereignty of the nation through positive, productive intention and support. This country was built on religious freedom, and the paragon of church and state separation. It is up to us as citizens of this great nation to maintain those ideals through political activism and spiritual intent.

Before we get started let’s establish some loose ground “rules.”

1. Whatever you do, do it from the viewpoint of the positive change you would like to see rather than from the viewpoint of what you don’t want to see. In other words, don’t feed any potential negativity by focusing on the negative.
2. Do what you feel comfortable doing. If a meditation is suggested in this article, and you aren’t keen on meditation, don’t do it. Instead, do something you are comfortable doing. Perhaps you’d rather have a moment of silence, say a prayer, etc. Follow your heart and your intuition.
3. We all have a different view of a higher power. If you believe in one god, than pray to that one god. If you believe in many god(s) and/or goddess(es) then petition any (or all!) of them that you think would like to assist you in your undertaking. Those that consider their practice more spiritual than religious may wish to address their intent to the Universe or the Great Spirit. If you are agnostic or atheist you may be more comfortable concentrating on the words and intentions of our founding fathers. Whatever your idea of deity (or lack thereof) is, please honor that as you come together for this event. It is our collective will that will bring about positive change, agreement on issues of deity are not necessary in order to support each other as fellow human beings.
4. If you are outside of the US and wish to lend your time, thought or attention to this cause, your support is welcomed. Please don’t feel alienated just because this article is addressed to US citizens. Connecting with our brothers and sisters worldwide is a blessing!

The DC40 is planned in such a way as to set a different state as “point man” each day of the event, with participants within and outside of the point state praying together for their desired purposes. I have included the schedule at the bottom so that you may see which states are scheduled for which date. This is useful if you wish to concentrate on the state in question on the appropriate dates.

Since the values of the DC40 originators and those of liberty are not exactly in agreement (ok, I’m being real nice here!) than I suggest that we intercept the energy being raised in the DC40 movement, transmute it into something of beauty and tolerance, then release it back into the cosmos. Conversely, if you are more comfortable grounding any negative energy you may intercept, feel free to do so. Mother Nature is great at recycling such things!

So let’s get to the heart of it, what can each and every one of us do during this event? (Please remember to reword any of the below suggestions so that it suits your personal belief system)

1. Prayer

Offer a prayer to your deity (or deities) of choice. Pray for peace, joy, understanding, tolerance, acceptance, or anything else you may feel is appropriate to the cause.

Here is an example:

Radiant Goddess who watches over us, please assist our fellow residents in opening their hearts to one another. Let each person feel the joy that is this world, the love which surrounds us all, and the pride of our great nation. Help our officials stand strong in their vow to protect the founding principles of our country, and aid them in understanding the power they have to make our shared vision of equality a reality.

 

2. Spellcraft

If you aren’t a witch, you may not be knowledgeable or comfortable on this topic. Feel free to skip it if you wish.

Set up your altar or sacred space in your regular way. If you are using candles I would suggest red, white and blue or course! If this isn’t possible, a white one (for purity of intent, and pure light) will work just fine. If you wish to use oil or incense Dragon’s Blood would be a great choice, as would cinnamon, frankincense, gardenia, myrrh or sandalwood. You may wish to say a chant, create a mojo bag, or even enchant a charm to carry with you.

Some suggestions:

(as a protection from outside energies during this energetically charged time)

Mother of society

Preserver of liberty

Protect us from any energy

Which seeks to attack you or me

 

(as a simple protection for the sovereignty of the nation)

Goddess of the Harvest Moon

Justice she will deliver soon

Enlighten those led astray

A united nation not to sway

 

(this one is from Greenflame)

“We call upon all humans to create a life consistent with their true nature, the calling of their hearts, and the highest good of all.

Grounded in the truth that all humans are created equal, we ask that all humans have the courage, willingness, and clarity of perception to embrace one another’s humanity, to band together to reclaim our governing structures from corrupt interests, and to secure our individual rights.

We call upon all humans to recognize injustice, inequality, and manipulation wherever it manifests; to call out the perpetrators; and to ensure that wrongdoers are brought to justice that is grounded in compassion, common sense, and fairness.

It is created as it is spoken.”

 

3. Energy work

For those who are skilled in such things, energy work will be a very useful tool in this event… especially when combined with intense visualization. Take just a moment each day of the event to focus on the energy being sent out that day. See a giant funnel directing any dark energies into the ground where it is returned to the Mother for recycling. Or, you may choose to direct the energy into the ground or ocean, cleanse it, then use your mental funnel to direct the (now light filled) energy back into the atmosphere.

 

4. Meditation

There are various ways meditation can be used as a tool in this event. You may wish to connect with your spirit guide or spirit animal and work through them, send a concentrated burst of healing energy in the direction of the point state for the day, or use visualization to envision and project a nation free of hate, intolerance and violence. You may also find it meditative to concentrate on quotes of the forefathers, contemplating the meaning and heart behind the words.

 

5.  Founding fathers

 

“The purpose of separation of church and state is to keep forever from these shores the ceaseless strife that has soaked the soil of Europe in blood for centuries.” ~ James Madison

Among the features peculiar to the political system of the United States, is the perfect equality of rights which it secures to every religious sect. ~ James Madison

America united with a handful of troops, or without a single soldier, exhibits a more forbidding posture to foreign ambition than America disunited, with a hundred thousand veterans ready for combat. ~ James Madison

“. . . Thirteen governments [of the original states] thus founded on the natural authority of the people alone, without a pretence of miracle or mystery, and which are destined to spread over the northern part of that whole quarter of the globe, are a great point gained in favor of the rights of mankind.” ~John Adams

“The legitimate powers of government extend to such acts only as are injurious to others.  But it does me no injury for my neighbor to say there are twenty gods, or no God.  It neither picks my pocket nor breaks my leg.” ~ Thomas Jefferson

“History, I believe, furnishes no example of a priest-ridden people maintaining a free civil government.  This marks the lowest grade of ignorance, of which their political as well as religious leaders will always avail themselves for their own purpose.”  ~Thomas Jefferson

“No man shall be compelled to frequent or support any religious worship, place, or ministry whatsoever.”  ~Thomas Jefferson

“Believing with you that religion is a matter which lies solely between man and his God, that he owes account to none other for his faith or his worship,  that the legislative powers of government reach actions only, and not opinions, I contemplate with sovereign reverence that act of the whole American people which declared that their legislature should ‘make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof,’ thus building a wall of separation between church and State.” ~ Thomas Jefferson -letter to Danbury Baptist Association, CT

Here sir, the people govern. ~ Alexander Hamilton

Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances. ~ Bill of Rights

Use any combination of the above during your participation, or use it simply for inspiration, the choice is yours. May love & light shine on you!

~ Anyanka

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The 40 Days of Peace event is being moderated on Facebook by Angela Pote, Danielle Stimpson, Sandy Novotny

Final Note: For those who are skilled with Meditation, Energy Work, and Spell Crafting who would like to do more or more intense work, please contact Angela (http://www.facebook.com/angela.pote) or Sandy (http://www.facebook.com/witchescupboard) on Facebook. Angela will be putting together a weekly rolling Meditation to build walls around the point states and DC to harness that energy and transmute it and we will need others to hold these walls.

 

State Schedule:

Hawaii (50) 10-03-11

Alaska (49) 10-04-11

Arizona (48) 10-05-11

New Mexico (47) 10-06-11

Oklahoma (46) 10-07-11

Utah (45) 10-08-11

Wyoming (44) 10-09-11

Idaho (43) 10-10-11

Washington (42) 10-11-11

Montana (41) 10-12-11

South Dakota (40) 10-13-11

North Dakota (39) 10-14-11

Colorado (38) 10-15-11

Nebraska (37) 10-16-11

Nevada (36) 10-17-11

West Virginia (35) 10-18-11

Kansas (34) 10-19-11

Oregon (33) 10-20-11

Minnesota (32) 10-21-11

California (31) 10-22-11

Wisconsin (30) 10-23-11

Iowa (29) 10-24-11

Texas (28) 10-25-11

Florida (27) 10-26-11

Michigan (26) 10-27-11

Arkansas (25) 10-28-11

Missouri (24) 10-29-11

Maine (23) 10-30-11

Alabama (22) 10-31-11

Illinois (21) 11-01-11

Mississippi (20) 11-02-11

Indiana (19) 11-03-11

Louisiana (18) 11-04-11

Ohio (17) 11-05-11

Tennessee (16) 11-06-11

Kentucky (15) 11-07-11

Vermont (14) 11-08-11

Rhode Island (13) 11-09-11

North Carolina (12) 11-10-11

District of Christ (DC) 11-11-11

New York (11) 11-12-11

Virginia (10) 11-13-11

New Hampshire (9) 11-14-11

South Carolina (8) 11-15-11

Maryland (7) 11-16-11

Massachusetts (6) 11-17-11

Connecticut (5) 11-18-11

Georgia (4) 11-19-11

New Jersey (3) 11-20-11

Pennsylvania (2) 11-21-11

Delaware (1) 11-22-11